Maradona seems to fit the theory that the very best players don’t make great coaches. The thinking goes that such men struggle to get the best out of players who have a fraction of their natural talent.

That may be over-simplistic, but it certainly seems to be the case that Al Wasl hired the 1986 World Cup winning captain because of who he is and what he can do for the team’s profile, rather than for his tactical abilities.

Since his arrival, Al Wasl has rarely been out of the domestic news, and has made regular appearances in the international media. Results have been mixed, with the former powerhouse now sitting in 5th place out of 12 teams.

There is some promising young talent, but it’s hard to imagine Maradona being the man to bring that talent through – or wanting to stick around so long without much in the way of meaningful matches.

But as a player, you never knew what he would do next on the football pitch, and as a coach there’s a similar feeling about him. Who knows what will happen in the next chapter of Diego Maradona’s colorful career.